The Development of States and Empires

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Across
  1. 3. important trading capital of the Byzantine Empire.
  2. 4. effective form of government used by Qin China.
  3. 5. founder of the Mauryan Empire in India.
  4. 8. ruled from 269-232 BCE, was one of the best known Mauryan emperors.
  5. 9. form of government where all or most adult citizens play a role.
  6. 12. dynasty brought to power by uprisings during the Qin.
  7. 13. Greek-like culture created by Alexander the Great.
  8. 16. founder of Qin, ended Warring States period.
  9. 19. harsh military oriented city in Greece; enemy of Athens.
Down
  1. 1. philosophy favored by the Han dynasty.
  2. 2. philosophy favored by the Qin dynasty.
  3. 6. First dynasty of the Persians founded by Cyrus.
  4. 7. society revolving around males.
  5. 10. nomadic invaders who threatened the Han's borders.
  6. 11. system used by the Han to collect taxes from their neighbors.
  7. 14. Persian empire from 224-651 BCE.
  8. 15. North African port found by the Phoenicians.
  9. 16. trade route from China to the Roman Empire used by the Han.
  10. 17. culturally and politically advanced city in Greece; strong navy.
  11. 18. empire that rose in 320 CE which controlled most of north-central India.